Paris Anthology - Neither Here Nor There

Neither Here Nor There – AQA English Language & Literature (Paris Anthology)

This lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Language and Literature, focusing on the Paris Anthology text Neither Here Nor There. The lesson emphasises contextual understanding and how context interacts with GRAMPS, while providing a structured framework for independent linguistic analysis.

What’s included:

Context and GRAMPS introduction – students explore the relationship between the text, its context, and the GRAMPS framework, establishing a foundation for analysis.

Rotating analysis activity – the text is divided into sections; students independently annotate and analyse key linguistic features, then rotate to review and build on each other’s observations. This encourages active engagement and peer learning.

Focus on linguistic analysis – students consider lexis, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, and discourse, linking observations back to context and purpose.

Optional GRAMPS paragraph task – students can practise writing a concise introduction applying GRAMPS to the whole text, suitable for exam-style responses.

Independent lesson structure – designed to maximise student-led learning rather than teacher-led delivery, ideal for fostering autonomy and analytical confidence.

This resource supports AO1–AO3, helping students develop critical awareness of context, mode, and linguistic choices, while providing a clear method for analysing Paris Anthology extracts independently.